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Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,430

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,653

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,205 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,994 $27,273 $30,178
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 1,945 1,995 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Audiophile Package   510  
Sunroof 747    
Navigation system 1,614 1,696 1,696
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 3,595 7,670 4,250
Options (change) 2,984 6,598 3,690
Destination 765 785 785
Total Price $44,565 $37,700 $37,430
Total Invoice $41,743 $34,656 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,040
Model Year200920082008
ModelLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$44,565$37,700$37,430
Adjustments for Features-3000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,265$37,700$37,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$41,743$34,656$34,653
Adjustments for Features-2810-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,462$34,656$34,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelLucerneExplorerExplorer
TrimSuperEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,940$4,640$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2810-231

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelLucerneExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in113.7 in
Length203.2 in193.4 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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